Ruth B. Jones Scholarship

Ruth B. Jones Scholarship

The Women’s Business Council (WBC) Scholarship Fund was established in 1985. It was named the Ruth B. Jones Scholarship Fund in 1987 in recognition of Mrs. Ruth B. Jones, an outstanding member of the local business community.

The Ruth B. Jones Scholarship Fund is available to assist WBC members in continuing their education to either build upon their skills for a present career or to pursue a new career. WBC members may also apply for a scholarship to attend career-related conferences, seminars and workshops.

Criteria

Applicant must be an active member of WBC for a minimum of two calendar years prior to applying for a scholarship. Active membership is defined as having paid membership dues and attended WBC meetings and events.

Applicant must be a regular member employed within Champaign county working a minimum of 25 hours per week.

Jump Start Scholarship

2019 Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to our Jump Start Scholarship recipients MacIayne Taylor, St. Joseph and Elizabeth Schuluter, St. Joseph. Each of these young ladies will receive a $500 scholarship to pursue their education.

Thank you to the forty-one young ladies who applied for this scholarship. Our decision was a tough one, as each and every one of you are poised for great success. Best wishes!

Requirements

Graduating senior enrolled in a Champaign County school

Identify as female gender

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0

Proof of enrollment at an accredited post-secondary education institution

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